Super Typhoon Maysak Seen From Space

On Tuesday, in the western Pacific Ocean, the tropical cyclone Maysak strengthened rapidly and became what is called a Super Typhon, with sustained winds of more than 250 kilometers per hour, the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic. The main part of the storm has grown to a staggering 1,300 kilometers across and is headed for the Philippines. High level winds are strong, and the wind shear may weaken the storm soon (winds blowing over the storm rob it of strength it needs to sus...